What Walaa Wants

Category: Documentary
Raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank while her mother was in prison, Walaa dreams of being a policewoman, wearing a uniform, avoiding marriage, and earning a salary. Despite discouragement from her family, Walaa applies - and gets in. But her own rebellious behavior and a complicated relationship with her mother are a challenge, as are the circumstances under which she lives. Following Walaa from 15 to 21, this first-ever look inside the Palestinian police academy brings us the story of a young woman navigating formidable obstacles, learning which rules to break and follow, and disproving the negative predictions from her surroundings and the world at large.

Status: Released IMDb
Release date: 2018-02-17
Run time: 89 minute / 1:29
Director: Christy Garland
Production Companies : Wildling Pictures, ONF | NFB, Final Cut for Real
Production Countries: Canada, Denmark, Palestinian Territory